The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects is called:
A) Incineration
B) Recycling
C) Landfilling
D) Composting
Which of the following waste disposal methods has the least environmental impact?
A) Landfilling
B) Open dumping
C) Recycling
D) Incineration
Which type of waste is biodegradable?
A) Plastic bottles
B) Glass
C) Food scraps
D) Aluminum cans
Which of the following is an example of e-waste?
A) Used paper
B) Old mobile phones
C) Plastic bags
D) Glass bottles
Which waste management method involves decomposing organic matter into nutrient-rich soil?
A) Incineration
B) Landfilling
C) Composting
D) Recycling
What is the main advantage of recycling?
A) Increases pollution
B) Saves energy and resources
C) Increases landfill waste
D) Requires more raw materials
Which of the following materials is non-recyclable?
A) Paper
B) Plastic
C) Glass
D) Contaminated food wrappers
Which of these is NOT a waste management technique?
A) Recycling
B) Composting
C) Incineration
D) Deforestation
What is the term for waste that can decompose naturally?
A) Non-biodegradable
B) E-waste
C) Hazardous waste
D) Biodegradable waste
Which waste disposal method involves burning waste at high temperatures?
A) Recycling
B) Landfilling
C) Incineration
D) Composting
What does the three Rs in waste management stand for?
A) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
B) Recycle, Replace, Reduce
C) Reduce, Recycle, Recover
D) Reuse, Recycle, Replace
Which of these is considered hazardous waste?
A) Glass bottles
B) Used batteries
C) Paper waste
D) Food waste
What is the main environmental problem caused by plastic waste?
A) Deforestation
B) Water and soil pollution
C) Increase in oxygen levels
D) Faster decomposition
What is the main purpose of a landfill?
A) Store recyclable materials
B) Burn waste materials
C) Dispose of solid waste safely
D) Generate electricity
Which type of recycling involves breaking materials down to create new raw materials?
A) Upcycling
B) Downcycling
C) Mechanical recycling
D) Chemical recycling
Which of the following materials takes the longest to decompose?
A) Paper
B) Plastic
C) Wood
D) Food scraps
Which of these can be composted?
A) Glass
B) Metal
C) Fruit peels
D) Plastic bags
Which of the following is an advantage of waste segregation?
A) Increases landfill waste
B) Reduces recycling efficiency
C) Helps in better recycling and disposal
D) Increases water pollution
Which of these contributes most to marine pollution?
A) Electronic waste
B) Plastic waste
C) Metal waste
D) Paper waste
Which gas is commonly produced in landfills due to waste decomposition?
A) Oxygen
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Methane
D) Hydrogen
Which organization promotes global waste management initiatives?
A) NASA
B) WHO
C) UNEP
D) IMF
What is the primary concern of improper electronic waste disposal?
A) Soil erosion
B) Toxic chemical contamination
C) Increased oxygen levels
D) Wildlife protection
Which country is known for its advanced waste recycling system?
A) USA
B) Sweden
C) Brazil
D) India
What is the best way to reduce waste production?
A) Use disposable items
B) Practice the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
C) Burn all waste materials
D) Dump waste in water bodies
Which material is most commonly recycled worldwide?
A) Wood
B) Paper
C) Rubber
D) Cloth
Which type of plastic waste is most difficult to recycle?
A) PET bottles
B) Styrofoam
C) HDPE plastic
D) PVC pipes
Which method is most effective for managing organic waste?
A) Landfilling
B) Incineration
C) Composting
D) Chemical treatment
What is the biggest challenge in waste management in urban areas?
A) Lack of waste
B) High waste generation and improper disposal
C) Too many recycling centers
D) Low pollution levels
Which of the following is a benefit of waste-to-energy plants?
A) Increases landfill waste
B) Converts waste into renewable energy
C) Increases water pollution
D) Slows down waste decomposition
What is the best way to manage non-recyclable waste?
A) Reuse
B) Open burning
C) Proper disposal and waste reduction
D) Dumping in rivers
